How to Build a Retaining Wall - Step by Step

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0:00 - Intro
2:11 - Step 1: Dig a Hole
3:24 - Step 2: Geotextile
4:41 - Step 3: GA Level & Pound
7:49 - Step 4: First Course of Stones
11:22 - Step 5: Subsequent Courses of Stone
18:39 - Step 6: Water Diversion System
21:44 - Step 7: Corners
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[@emk7132]

It’s amazing. Every time we start a new project, from deck to flooring to bathroom remodel to now retaining walls, we find an incredibly helpful video or video series from Jeff! What would we do without you!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@lilazeepnatuurlijk706]

Same here. Diy renovation watching a lot this channel

[@powerpuff4194]

because he doesn't explain his process well

[@trentmcewen6775]

​@@HomeRenoVisionDIY 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😅😊😊is ❤️ 😘 ♥️ 👌 💖 5:58 😊

[@trentmcewen6775]

​@@lilazeepnatuurlijk706 😊

[@acemaster1122]

I build these for a living. There are definitely some things we do differently as professionals but this is a great guide for a homeowner. One thing I would recommend is using a small layer of stone dust to help level off your base course easier. Most important to me though is to use headphones and glasses when you cut, or else you’ll end up with little shards of stone in your eyes and destroyed ears. Sometimes there’s a good reason to use proper PPE.

[@michaelspino906]

How high of a retaining wall can be built this way and at what point does it become a "high tech, expensive retaining wall that is holding up a wall of mud"?

[@JFlywheel]

@@michaelspino906 Thats a good question, because I beleive you need a permit here if you go over 4 ft. (I'd have to look that up to verify though). I built a small one a few years ago without the fabric and weeping pipe, but our soil is decomposed granite, and we don't have freezing cold winters, so I'm thinking this might be overkill for a 4 foot wall? It's been holding up fine so far, and I'm watching because I need to build a taller one.

[@kfmillertime]

Michael Spino Generally in most places in Canada you need a geotechnical engineer to sign off on any retaining wall over 4 feet. You can still build a “gravity wall” which is what this is above 4’. But it will depend on the size (weight) of the blocks and type of backfill materials as well as a few other factors. Hope that helps.

[@dahwe12]

One thing I would recommend is creating your own channel, instead of trying to gain attention from someone else's video. If you want to preach safety you may want to do that on your own videos too.

[@kevinlsims7330]

Also his Shoes Are A Shure Way To Get Hurt on A Construction job!

[@RayStein]

Excellent video. All of your hard work building the wall, filming and editing really showed. Your commentary was great as well. Most important, you are helping those of us who have no idea how to build a retaining wall. I've seen so many retaining walls fail so you have saved a bunch of us. Thanks!

[@evergreenloghomedeckrestor3940]

You are top notch Jeff! As a fellow carpenter I personally appreciate the time and level of skill you put into .."explaining".. everything you do in each of your videos. You are thourough, precise, and knowledgeable. Thank you sir for taking the time to show your support in how to-do things the RIGHT WAY😁

[@reetikanaruka338]

Thank you Jeff for making such informational and educative tutorials🙏👌👏👏!! I have gone over so many website and videos for DIY over the years , finally my search is over😊

[@bayaniw1]

Found your channel a week ago and so far, you have taught me quite a bit about home renovating and improvements while not breaking the bank. Keep up the good work

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to help Cheers!

[@kristinminner1453]

You always amaze me with how succinct your instructions are for us DIY folks who have much less experience than you. Thank you!

[@jessevalencia9689]

Great video! Me and my dad are building a retaining wall and this guide is on point to help us be successful with our diy project. Much appreciate the great advice!

[@MMmmmmBobbert]

This dude stays working hard! All the while he’s simultaneously teaching everyone his trades! That’s multitasking at its finest!

[@bennettpisek5566]

If I never told you this, I’m telling you this now - thank you for your time, and sharing your professional skills with us. My best.🤙😎

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to help!

[@ericaechternach5496]

Okay well you got me through my repairing drywall and made it look like a pro did it (or at least like i didnt do it) so now Im moving onto redesigning my retaining wall, with your help of course. Love your videos. Love your attitude. Love my getting remodeled house! Hoping to post a before and after on the wall!!

[@Climate_Hoax]

10 minutes in and I can tell your videos are going to be PERFECT for me a rank amateur. Thank you so much for explaining things where someone with my lack of skills can even understand. So many tubers try to show how much they know by talking overheads out here and that is totally worthless to me. Thank you for considering the rest of us out here.

[@realoz9419]

By far the best video on the planet on this subject for DIYers! Thank you very much!!!

[@judefernando1698]

Jeff, the thing I like about your videos is you are not sugar coating any details or showing some plug and play , off the shelf structures. You are really doing-it-yourself!! Keep it up buddy!! Thanks millions!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I appreciate that! Cheers!

[@Rhynri]

“Sweat Equity” - Love it. Thanks for the great video!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mangisda]

Jeff's words of wisdom earned my sub!

[@cookingwithdsmith3174]

This is a great learning experience I am a yard person I love looking for new ideas to do my yard

[@tobin0405]

Dude, I hope you’re getting yours. You are constantly posting exactly what I need. Not only that, you post 30 min videos PACKED with INFO!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I appreciate that! Happy to help!

[@Jkevinking3]

I'm always so jealous when I watch people dig in soil that isn't rocky red clay.

[@wrestlingkid10]

at least your dirt is fertile

[@Amazinunivers]

you are the best teacher i ever come across. you really master it in your space. i really appreciate all your hard work to make this video. god bless you

[@kennieloo6357]

Anytime I have a project to do, I look it up on KZbin. So happy to see your content pop up because I trust you! Thanks for this!

[@gkalmancy]

Pretty good instructional..I would add that when applying the adhesive you should make sure the blocks are dust free for better bonding and adhesion

[@IAMSESTAK]

"Nobody gives a darn about your home more than you do. That what makes you the best contractor for your home." I love this. So true!!!

[@anthonytaranto]

a skilled contractor will work wonders compared to any diy project, especially retaining walls and other hardscaping features

[@annetteencalada2667]

Such a beautiful song, such loss, though, how blessed to have see the love between them two. Joy hearing this song.

[@James-bv4nu]

Jeff, great vid! Love how you tell it like it is; not holding back any knowhow; and help make the job simpler and done right.

[@billglaser]

In a few weeks I’ll be moving into my new house, it’s my first home, previous owner was a contractor so it’s been well taken care of, I’ve been watching the channel non stop for weeks while packing my crappy 1 bed apartment up, and I’m fully ready to tackle about anything. Being in the glass trade already helps a lot but man, you are just a endless river of knowledge. Cheers from Mesa, AZ. 🍻

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Best of luck!

[@azplease4121]

".. nobody cares about your home more than you do." Spot on! Can't wait to see it all come together inside & out. Thanks for the video.

[@sooooooo8]

Dude, I love that you do you own work and go thru all the steps!

[@manoharsagunthalla9215]

Thank you very much for sharing! I learned how to turn the wall on 45 degrees it’s a good technical idea! Thanks for it

[@christhomson5290]

I've been building retaining walls this summer and I learned very quickly, when using the concrete saw, don't wear shorts.

[@bebakke]

Absolutely love this guy. The dad you wish you had when you were younger. Learned a lot of things I wish I had earlier.

[@OfftoShambala]

Those are my favorite blocks... I have some like that. I love working with them and they look awesome in any style landscape.

[@r84415]

Lots of DIY videos out there but jeff makes it's so easy to understand. Great job sir

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I appreciate that! Cheers!

[@r84415]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY anytime! Great videos my man

[@albertalakeland]

Timely...Thanks Jeff and crew!

[@albertalakeland]

I have 8' of 60 year old hog fuel (log bark) covered by a foot of soil. Unless I go logs or timbers I think I will have to dig down to rock. The amount of digging I would have to do I could buy an excavator. LOL

[@ane4412]

The best channel on planet earth, you are a master jeff, thank you very much, you give me courage and inspiration.

[@plummzzz]

Your PPE with that saw was top notch bud! 👍🏼

[@janetharnwell7221]

Thank you Jeff. I have built one retaining wall and now with your advice in this wonderful video I feel comfortable completing the other one needed using your fantastic advice. Once again you have helped enormously. Thank you 😊

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to help, cheers Janet!

[@Shotgun_Only]

As a side note, I also recommend the milwaukee gloves he’s wearing on the video, I work on the garden center at a home depot and those gloves are comfortable as heck and softly padded so you can handle stones day in and day out without trouble

[@lindsaynorman9323]

my husband was watching this for work when I came down this morning. I was like "Wow! its that guy, he does everything" I've seen him watch you for lots of different projects for his work I can say from a wife thanks for your knowledge and videos they are well made informative and very helpful

[@gaylestephenson9847]

Wonderful and Amazing Video! This tells me why my neighbor's RR Tie Wall is falling apart to allow a 2 foot river of water and a lot of his eroding land to push my costly garden mulch down to the street and off of my property. You have built a beautiful wall that will never fail! Thank you for the clear dialog; your explanations were perfect!

[@AzaB2C]

0:30 Overview of why retaining walls are needed. 1:50 Perfect foundation is critical. 2:10 Step 1 dig hole with flat shovel wide enough to lay blocks and drainage pipe. 3:10 Step 2, lay geotextile fabric. U shaped, maintain separation between drainage rock and soil. Pick decent thick burlap sack like fabric. 3:10 Step 3, lay GA (General Aggregate?), level best you can. 4:15 Want the fabric to provide water barrier and act as diversion system. 4:45 Use long level. 5:30 Use hand tamper unless you have really long wall. 6:00 Lay, smooth and level stone dust (alternative is to mix some dirt, sand, small amount of water) 6:25 Pound and pack dirt like a man. 6:39 Keep checking with level. 7:10 Repeatedly pound and level to perfection. Quality of first level is critical, and time consuming. 7:45 Recommend rough pour concrete block that adhesive can grip to. 8:35 Step 4, laying of first block. Gets a beating to ensure settled and no rocking. 9:55 First 5 blocks laid. Yay! Progress. 10:00 Level check... 10:26 Blocks picked up, more dust needed. Expect similar experience. 11:00 Recap of process steps. 11:30 Step 5, second course and consequent courses. 11:40 Intro to adhesive. Purpose is mainly just for initial holding of blocks during construction. Correct drainage backfill is critical for long term stability, don't expect adhesive to hold back large hydro/frost pressure. 12:20 Construction Adhesive Lepage 600 being used. Use right tool and material for every job. The standard adhesive used here is good enough for this job. 12:50 First course should be flush or just lower than grass. Uglier blocks can go here. 13:24 Second course layed, use adhesive, hide ugly face towards dirt. 14:20 Try to design and grade backfill to use natural drainage/slope where possible to divert water, reducing dependency/load on backfill. 15:30 Set back each layer by ~1/2" helps with leveling, and gives you wiggle room to absorb/handle problems/kinks/curves. Looks cool too. 16:05 Stepping up and dealing with sloped ground. 17:20 Setting back each course enables using level for each course. 18:00 3rd and 4th layers fly on... Adhesive, set, drop, repeat… 18:46 Step 6 Lay perforated corrugated plastic pipe covered with fabric sock/sleeve for water diversion. Goal is to avoid/slow sediment buildup from blocking water flow. Jeff provides brief history of "Weeping tile". Use 1/2" or 3/4" CLEAN/clear crushed rock. Drainage rock with no dirt or sand. Surround and cover pipe with 3-4" of the clear stone drainage rock. 20:00 Recap of process steps and material layout. 20:45 Backfill with GA. GA backfill will drain better than soil. 21:45 Cutting corners with overlaying joints. 1 cut block per row, alternate each layer. 23:00 Rent a wet saw cutter. 24:30 Example dry cut. Great example on how to lose eyesight, hearing, toes and achieve lung cancer. Score a line, then make progressively deeper cuts. 26:46 Safety second lifestyle vs nuts when making cuts. 28:00 Tool safety warning. Look after the blades, you have to pay for them. 28:55 Reminder... make sure you're happy with what you set. If you're not happy, fix it before moving forward. 29:00 You got this! 29:20 Related projects and info. Thanks Jeff!

[@jc9834]

Way too much time on your hands buddy....

[@flickboogers9325]

Thanks for this breakdown!!

[@JonPBixby]

The recap at 24:30 was worth the entire read.

[@QLC21]

Thanks Jeff! As a man this video was hilarious but also very knowledgeable. Thank you again Jeff

[@QLC21]

For me, I’m rewriting this physically on paper. This is the power we all have first to Jeff creating the video, second this amazing break by @AzaB2C

[@YourBarberr]

I like & save these videos like if I’m ever going to wake up one day & build a retaining wall

[@lindasantini5618]

This is such a great video! Thank you for taking the time to explain each step!

[@isabelli6061]

Thank you for making this video! I have done so many diy projects around the house with your videos 😃😃. Our next project is retaining walls for our garden

[@Joeinsanity]

I just built a retaining wall in my backyard 2 months ago, Jeff makes me wish I waited to hear his wise advice.

[@Defstomp]

Well done. Clear and concise instructional video. TV worthy no problem. Thank you sir.

[@sherribrandsma555]

you have encouraged me to step up and do things I didn't think I could do! I appreciate you!

[@elbee1771]

I would HIGHLY recommend a "Dead Blow" Hammer for any work like this and for patio pavers. Will save your arms and hands. They have sand in them which creates inertia when you swing and the sand helps pound the block and not bounce because of the inertia of the moving sand within the hammer. It literally stops when you hit the block and it will not bounce.

[@readmore3634]

Never knew that (sand inside).....40 yrs plumbing contractor here....build everything myself...next time I walk by one of these gunna buy it. Thanks

[@chrisgreer1911]

Definitely , I won't build one without it , and plus you don't have to worry about breaking the block

[@1976DannyG]

@@chrisgreer1911 Chris you’re absolutely right and they come in different head sizes, handle length and weight depending on size block you’re laying.

[@casid9929]

We used smaller stones. We put them in a wheelbarrow filled with water and soaked them before cutting to keep dust down. Our saw didn't have a water hook up.

[@ThamilNesan]

I like your teaching for no little experience people - thank you Canada

[@ernestlaferte3629]

Thanks for sharing your vast construction ability with us!!

[@robvasqm]

Great video training. Just remember to use your PPE and be careful with crystalline silica (dust) when cutting bricks.

[@thewizard7099]

I knew there’d be some safety Andy in the comments about cutting the brick 😂

[@mrb6206]

@@thewizard7099 HAHhahAHhaAHahHA DOES ANYONE ELSE NOT CARE ABOUT THE LONGEVITY OF THEIR HEALTH?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!21111

[@dugies]

I second this. I can count on both hands the 5 times I screwed up. Masks, hearing protection and steel capped boots FTW.

[@CrimeDoesNotPay]

"Nobody gives a darn about your home as much as you do." Nailed it right there, brother

[@TriggerTravels]

Exact reason I work on my own vehicles

[@arslanahmed8504]

Thank you for all the details and still keeping it simple

[@franknavarro1913]

THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO I HAD SEEN I WOULD USE THIS METOTH TO DO MY PROJECT. YOU ARE A VERY PROFESINAL AND A REAL MASTER. ON THE SUBJECT.

[@balltillwefall8284]

Im not sure what everyone is complaining about... if you've watched any of Jeff's other vids you know his standpoint on safety. He always addresses it and always makes a point of telling you why he's a safety second person. He's a pro, he's been doing this forever and can do it safely in his sleep. As he said, if you want to watch a video on how to use your PPE, go watch someone else. If you want to watch how to do things yourself the right way to make them last and save yourself some money then your in the right place. 99% of the people crying most likely never even picked up a hammer let alone a saw.... Keep up the good work Jeff!!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

cheers!

[@okkrom]

This argument is so dumb it hurts. He is a pro so he does not need safety equipment is like saying that players in the NHL are so good they don't need helmets. Because he is a pro, he does this type of stuff all the time and that is why safety gear is much more important for him than for the average joe. Ears and lungs don't care how pro you are. I am surronded by a stupid amount of workers as young as 35 years old that are half deaf. Mind you that not hearing well is actually fun compared to tinnitus. I like the guy and he does great work but there is no reason to harm yourself in the process.

[@deniseprater3712]

I need a couple of retaining walls and after watching this video, I will be hiring someone!!!😬😂

[@fabiolamerritt9789]

I was fine until “cut it here and cut it there in angle” 😬🙁

[@daisylovesparis]

😁😁

[@c31979839]

Fantastic! Love your no BS approach.

[@Daizey57]

WOW!! This was SO AWESOME, & thorough. Thank you so much, we really appreciate it, ... all your hard work, knowledge, experience, etc.

[@stuartmathie3872]

Hi Jeff, Always enjoy your videos & learn so much! Keep them coming! The blocks your using give such a good look! I don't need a wall but want to build one now!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cool, thanks

[@alasdairblack393]

Nice protective footwear and face mask there when using the saw.

[@Deploracle]

He survived (because he isn't an idiot).

[@lpny1119]

Well you answered so many questions to my weekend project. Thank you

[@SheilainFlorida]

OMGosh you saved us! Thanks for explaining it so well. 🙏

[@thelonepainter4760]

Call me crazy but I love building stuff like this.

[@maryseay9406]

**adds another project to the list** 🤣 Keep 'em coming boss 😁

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Will do! Cheers Mary!

[@oaklandfan5262]

I’m going to do this project in my backyard.. perfect timing ty

[@endlessrasigan]

Jeff I really enjoy your videos. Your are making a huge difference in people's life. Especially middle class. One to save money and the self satisfaction of doing something on your own. However this is my humble opinion. You are in a position to make big influence in people's lives. In any industry the rule is safety first. It is a little step you take to prevent any accidents. You can only produce if you are in order and please take care. Thank you so much🍁

[@shaneseiber7893]

24:40 looks like a, how to cut your foot off situation

[@jepps77]

hahahahaha - at 23'30" the guy in the background is hilarious

[@pvater]

hehehe,.. I noticed that too

[@biodeth1]

I was cracking up. Had to go back because I totally stopped paying attention to what Jeff was saying. I think that might be his kid but what is he doing?

[@shelob12347]

Zachary Katz Rock Star

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Totally knew he was on camera!

[@bernardineisomaki50]

@@biodeth1 , I think he was queuing up the arrival of the saw

[@ltnguyen528]

Thank you Jeff for making this video. Very informative

[@SuchaCaligrrl]

Thank you, this is exactly what I've been looking for. I have a small wall I'd like to build on the side if my house.

[@kepstein8888]

The best safety tip is to do your homework, think things through and take it slow. While safety equipment is a good idea, no amount of it can protect anyone from being an idiot. All of the times I hurt myself or had a close call, it wasn't for lack of safety glasses or gloves, but because I was rushing to get something done, cutting corners, or using the wrong tool.

[@bigowenzy3397]

Thanks for that

[@thunderlipsjoe216]

Probably should use some ppe when cutting masonry, once you've seen someone suffer from silicosis who worked with concrete for years you realize how little effort slipping a mask on during dry cuts can be

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

except I am not working with that stuff everyday and a little exposure will not cause you any harm. Cheers!

[@ALTJR]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY 😳Come on, how old are you ... you literally out of breath in every video... 😉🌱

[@LS-kg6my]

Mask AND Safety Googles.

[@Jeff-bl1rz]

You wanna wear nothing … you get to wear nothing. Still a free country, and I hate masks ….

[@greeceundiscovered9670]

@@LS-kg6my has to be a HEPA filtered mask and you have to have a fit test for the mask, using any type of mask can be dangerous.

[@darrenstuerzl6022]

just packed with information that likely took decades to aquire, thank you kind sir

[@jgraham8248]

Thank you! You're very knowledgeable with a lot of insight. I learned some cool tricks watching you build this wall! I plan to use this information when building mine.

[@thomasgeorge8647]

As a construction professional for over 30 years the "safety second attitude" doesn't fly and will get you kicked off job sites. You have a responsibility to your audience to promote safety otherwise you are just a chucklehead waiting for an accident.

[@trevorklarer3706]

I watch a lot of Jeff's videos knowing full well that I will never build these thing

[@0badboy0]

hahahaha

[@auntyabby1051]

Hahahahaha me too

[@abdulla9067]

Lmaoo same

[@Convexhull210]

@ɮօʊռċɛ օʄʄ humans in the past weren't "0 IQ"

[@tanteamerika]

🤣

[@deryck6789]

This guy is the best! Thank you.

[@wandah8225]

IMHHO, Jeff is a man's man!! You are hard-core, hard-edged, hard-cut through and through. Thanks Jeff, for all the time and effort you expend to bring forth all your experience in a simple click of the button on a KZbin video!!

[@chancemoser7568]

When Jeff screamed "that's perfectly safe!" I could feel my company's safety coordinator die a little inside lol Great vid!

[@chrishuyler3580]

I'm no pro, but I cringed at his sneakers.

[@scrb31]

@@chrishuyler3580 the laces near the blade where the best. That kids, is how you lose a foot.

[@sherrieschmidt6869]

Reminds me of my childhood. My dad would start the cut quick saw and my brother and I would pretend to ride our motorcycles. 😎

[@miasworld87]

Concrete saw and Nike shoes! This guy is savage! Love it! Good work!

[@jetdr]

Thank you, very easy to follow for us simpletons

[@rurazrazmedia7479]

Hey Jeff. Can you make a video going a little more in depth on building a retaining wall on a slope, targeting leveling and step ups? Cheers!

[@jneihart2]

"Production first saftey second"..... WoW!!! This is the last guy I would want to work for!!!

[@pa4765]

100% agree. Can't tell you how many spastics I've seen injure themselves and put the people around them in danger.

[@9mil168]

Thanks man. Your vids always help

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to help

[@xooq_]

thank God for your videos. best Canadian ever

[@toin9898]

Jeff, I'd love to see what you have to say on fixing grading. We've had some crazy rainstorms in Montreal this summer and when the rain comes down *really* hard I get a little water intrusion through my (poured) foundation walls, so I want to fix the grading outside (it's a flat roof, so gutters aren't really a problem) is it as easy as it seems?

[@danejerustv]

I would actually love to know more about that weeping tile and how that works and how to install it

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

cheerS will do!

[@chasnb1]

Well done!!! Best video ever for this project.

[@sydney58279]

JEFFFF, I live in a condo!!! I don’t need a retaining wall! Good thing you’re my fave.

[@tylerl5347]

Don't forget eye protection when cutting

[@lambo650ER]

My toxic trait is believing that I can build a retaining wall in the backyard after watching this video. 😂

[@jozejeaux3962]

LOL! Same, I've watched a 10 min video how to do a concrete foundation for a shed. I was ready to run to the home depot for materials😂

[@Taooflu]

I’m pretty sure I can build a spaceship too hehe😊

[@NichoRachi]

lol please don't kill my dreams that's exactly what I'm doing right now! 10 minutes in I'll be like fook this shit 😂 I want to build a wall for my turtle pond so the turtle can get out of the pond but not escape

[@hammbone1612]

You can do ittt!!!!!

[@Ksix1]

I'm going to be trying this. Pray for my yard lol

[@TheHansoost]

Good video. To the point. Accurate and very informative as are all your productions. Thank you.

[@saby8765]

Knowledge is key! You're taking away our fear of unknown.

[@tinhinnh]

I’m really “diggin” this episode

[@robertgiresi9515]

Jeff, I hear you loud and clear with production first and safety second. After all, you've been doing this for decades and you still have ten fingers and ten toes, so really, I think you're actually safety smart without the need to go to extremes. You're proof that your brain is your best safety equipment.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

If you can't see, hear or feel what you are doing then how can it be safer!

[@James26285]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY surely you can't be serious?

[@dustindustries42]

Just did my backsplash with your vids came out great!! Thx keep on keeping on.

[@alansmith2203]

Jeff, thanks man. that really helped me decide that it ain't that hard...just time, material, and some grunt.

[@sparro4032]

Love it....no eye protection. no ear defenders...no steel toe caps when using heavy duty grinder. Accident waiting to happen.